ESTCube-2
ESTCube-2 is an Estonian satellite slated for launch in 2021. It is a prototype for ESTCube-3, an Estonian moon orbiting mission planned for the early 2020s. ESTCube-2's primary objectives are to test a "plasma brake" for deorbiting satellites and to test electric sail propulsion technology.[2] It will reduce its orbit using a 300m tether which interacts with the ionospheric plasma. The orbit will go from a 700 km altitude orbit to a 500 km altitude one in a half year.[3]
 ESTCube-2 artist impression by Taavi Torim | |
| Start of mission | |
|---|---|
| Launch date | 2021 (planned) [1] |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Altitude | 500–700km |
See also
References
- "ESTCube-2 @ Nanosats Database". Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- "Estonia's mission to the moon could revolutionise space travel". 20 March 2017.
- "ESTCube-2 - ESTCube". www.estcube.eu.
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